Friday, July 27, 2012
Recently, Dr. Cheryle Séguin, a musculoskeletal researcher at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University who studies spinal disc development, made a scientific breakthrough that unintentionally provided the missing link researchers needed to study the genesis of chordoma. … (Read More)
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Five Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry students have been named recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, Canada’s most prestigious scholarship for doctoral students. … (Read More)
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Dr. Singh graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 1963 and a Master’s of Science with a specialization in Medicinal Chemistry in 1965, from Rajasthan University, Jaipur, India. … (Read More)
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Innovation solutions from two Western scientists have received new funding from the Canadian Cancer Society. The grants were two of 28 representing a $5.4 million investment across the country announced today. … (Read More)
Monday, July 23, 2012
In 1978, Dr. Tejpar graduated from Pahlavi University in Shiraz Iran, and then moved to Canada to complete her Paediatric Residency at the Janeway Hospital, Memorial University in Newfoundland. Moving to Stratford in 1988 she became the first Chief of Paediatrics from 1990 to 2009. … (Read More)
Friday, July 20, 2012
Dr. Rogers graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology in 1977 and a Master’s of Science in 1980, from the University of Ottawa. He received his PhD in Anatomy (Histology) in 1984, University of Toronto. … (Read More)
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Save the date for the 2013 London Health Research Day, happening Tuesday, March 19 at the London Convention Centre. … (Read More)
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Scientists led by Rennian Wang, have identified the critical role of a receptor called c-Kit in the development and function of insulin-producing beta cells, making it an exciting new therapeutic target for managing diabetes. … (Read More)
Monday, July 16, 2012
The Centre for Imaging Technology Commercialization (CImTeC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Sullivan as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. … (Read More)
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Dr. David Palma, Assistant Professor in the Department of Oncology and Dr. Anthony Nichols, Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery have launched the first trial in the world to compare robotic surgery to radiation for the treatment of a type of throat cancer. … (Read More)
Monday, July 9, 2012
Award-winning actor, author and spinal cord research advocate Alec Baldwin will headline Western’s Leaders in Innovation Dinner celebrating two decades of groundbreaking spinal cord research at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s Robarts Research Institute. … (Read More)
Friday, July 6, 2012
MedQUEST is a six-week summer elective that allows medical students from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry to both “catch babies” alongside physicians, and to share the experience with high school students using a life-like birthing simulator. … (Read More)
Friday, July 6, 2012
Explore the latest research on ginseng, cumin and other medicinal herbs, and how they can be used to treat diseases such as diabetes, cancer, depression, and Parkinson’s. “Cultivating Natural Bioactives” takes place at the London Convention Centre from July 9-11. … (Read More)
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Dr. Walter Siqueira, Dentistry/Biochemistry, was awarded the “International Association for Dental Research Salivary Researcher of the Year” at the International Association for Dental Research Conference. … (Read More)
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Congratulations to Dr. Cecil Rorabeck who has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, and to Dr. Robert Bourne who has been named a Member of the Order of Canada for their contributions to the field of orthopaedic medicine. … (Read More)
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Our thoughts are with the family of Dr. William "Bill" McInnis, Meds '52 and longtime faculty member, who died Saturday, June 30. … (Read More)
